Avengers Endgame just came out and it was one hell of a ride!
While we’ve seen the film – and are putting out videos explaining what happened and discussing
all of the easter eggs you may have missed – we also understand that many of you don’t
want to be spoiled, so this, my friends, is a SPOILER FREE REVIEW!
For starters, overall, I’m gonna get real subjective with you here.
It was a really great film, arguably better than Infinity War.
In terms of bringing this saga of the franchise together, it tied up a lot of loose ends,
and really felt like the conclusion of the story that’s been told over the last eleven
years.
On that note, many of the characters, specifically the main Avengers members, all had a really
nice emotional arc.
Compared to Infinity War, where the film tosses you right into the action and picked up right
where Thor Ragnarok left off, Endgame takes it’s time to explore the emotional impact
of the snap, and shows us how all of the Avengers and remaining characters are dealing with
the events of the previous film.
Considering that the cast is jam packed full of MCU favourites, it was quite a feat that
the Russo Brothers and Marvel Studios pulled off, and it was really well done.
Endgame started off by not only reminding us of what was at stake, but also took the
time to really explore how each of the Avengers were struggling with their individual trauma.
Infinity War in comparison feels as if it was created to be a cliffhanger and to give
us character development on Thanos, whereas Endgame felt like the end chapter of a really
great book, concluding everything.
It was incredibly cathartic.
Perhaps the most endearing aspect of it though was the fact that Marvel Studios really paid
attention to the continuity of the franchise.
Endgame was chalk full of references to previous films, and key plot points that occurred in
the past of the MCU were critical to the story or even pointed out in subtle little ways
that will really make fans appreciate Endgame even more.
From comedic moments to heart felt ones, fans of the MCU will really adore all of the shout
outs that the film planted.
It also set up certain characters, specifically the ones you know are getting spin offs thanks
to the announcement of the green lit shows that will be appearing on Disney’s streaming
series.
While those scenes aren’t super intensive, they were nice reminders that the MCU goes
on, the legacy of previous characters will still have an impact on the universe, and
the stories of those who may or may not venture away from the Avengers team will still go
on, too.
There are also a few easter eggs in the film that imply that some of the characters that
Disney and Marvel Studios recently required the rights back to may be making an appearance
sooner rather than later, or at least exist in the MCU.
But, let’s talk about a very important factor – the length of the film.
It’s three hours.
Which is great.
But if you’re the type who goes into the movie theatre will a large drink, you’re
bladder is going to hate you a bit.
So here’s a spoiler free guide on that – while we highly advise not missing any of it, the
best moments to go are when the San Franisco title card comes up on the screen, when Hulk
is having lunch, and when the New Jersey title card pops up.
Personally, I’d advise going during the Hulk lunch scene.
And last but not least, the film does not contain any post credit scenes.
This makes sense since it’s the end of the Infinity Saga, but considering our last point
about the washroom, if you need to go, you should probably go.
It is worth noting though that in the screening we attended, the final Marvel title card contained
the sound of metal clanking.
If you go see the film, let us know in those comments below if that’s a sound effect
you heard as well.
Alright there we have it friends!
Be sure to let us know what you’re looking forward to the most from Avengers Endgame.
And hey everyone- please do EVERYBODY a favour and don’t post spoilers in the comments
below.
Save those for our Endgame explained video, or the easter egg one.
Spoiling one of the biggest cinematic events in recent history just to get a kick out of
it is not cool.
Don’t be a dick like Thanos.
Be like Captain America, and think of your fellow movie goers.
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I’ll catch you all in the next video!